Traditions are a big part of Chico life. There are a lot of things that locals have taken part in for years and that newcomers quickly adopt. From organized annual events to unofficial free-time activities. See other pages related to Chico Culture.
Official/Sponsored Annual Events
- Snow Goose Festival — January
- Annual Chamber of Commerce Dinner - 1/22
- California Nut Festival — February
- Chico Kite Day — March
- Keeping Dance Alive - 3/6-8 http://www.chicoperformances.com
- Water Walk - 3/21
- Pioneer Day Parade — First Saturday in May
- Rancho Chico Day
- Scour and Devour — Campus and Community Clean-up
- Silver Dollar Fair — May
- Slice of Chico
- Taste of Chico
- Wildflower Century
- Give Peace a Dance
- Industrial Barbeque
- Pastels on the Plaza
- Chico AirFest — every September
- World Music Festival — every September
- Artoberfest — October
- Pumpkinheads — October
- Bridge Bazaar and Bake Sale - Honey Run Covered Bridge early November
- Harvest Festival - Bidwell Mansion - early November
- The Almond Bowl — annual football game between Chico High School and cross-town rival Pleasant Valley High School.
- Chico Christmas Boutique - Website
- Farm City Celebration - Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, Website
- Christmas Preview — Sunday before Thanksgiving in downtown Chico
- Letter to Santa - bef 12/7 http://chicorec.com
- Chico Artisans Holiday Show and Sale - 12/5-7
- Holiday Tree Lighting - 12/5 6pm City Plaza
- Holiday Fair - 12/5,6 1137 Arbutus Avenue
- Breakfast with Santa - 12/6 8am-11 CARD Center http://chicorec.com
- Christmas Tree Auction and Holiday Festival - 12/6 http://www.chicoshelter.org
- Bidwell Mansion Christmas Open House - 12/7
- Stansbury House Victorian Holiday
Official/Sponsored Weekly Events
- Friday Night Concerts — free weekly music May to September at the City Plaza.
- Saturday Farmer's Market
- Thursday Night Farmer's Market — Certified Farmer's Market and Street Fair every Thursday April to September
